Data shown for the “Number of Crematories” was collected from surveys distributed to leading crematory manufacturers.*Official 2003 figure from National Vital Statistics System, State Health Department or similar entity. Twenty states reported their numbers.**Estimated using official 98-02 state data and 2002 confirmed death count from National Vital Statistics.***2003 United States death total from the National Vital Statistics System. Volume 52, Number 22, 6/10/2004.

2003 Data & Projections to the Year 2025

****California cremation total collected from the Association of California Cremationists.1 – RI and TN cremations derived from surveying state crematories and 2002 confirmed death count from National Vital Statistics.2 – IL figures based on 61 crematories out of 74. Thirteen crematories’ numbers were estimated. IL began collecting cremation numbers in mid-2003.

Revised 03-02-05

*All statistical data has been provided by the Cremation Association of North America.